3. a. It shall be the duty of the working group to examine and make recommendations to the Department of Education regarding the implementation of evidence-based literacy strategies, appropriate and reliable instruments for a universal literacy screening, and high-quality literacy instructional materials.
b. The recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of:
(1) the body of research related to universal literacy screenings and literacy instruction materials;
(2) ways to expand professional learning for universal literacy screenings;
(3) acceptable and reliable instruments for conducting universal literacy screenings, which shall consider: constructs measured, technical adequacy, attention to linguistic diversity, and administration usability and support; and
(4) State and national best practices, regulations, and policies that support successful foundational literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention.